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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 529.80 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 529.80 and 361.52 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 529.80 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/529.80 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 529.80 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 191,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,533.30/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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